Hilscher: New Open Modbus/TCP and POWERLINK protocol stacks for netRAPID 90 released

Hattersheim, 12. Dec. 2024 – Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH (Hilscher) has released three new protocol stacks for the netX 90 based embedded module netRAPID 90:

Open Modbus/TCP
IoT Solution Firmware for Open Modbus/TCP (with OPC UA and MQTT)
POWERLINK Controlled Node

This extends the possible range of applications for customers when developing their own industrial communication solution using the latest embedded module by the German automation expert headquartered near Frankfurt.

Previously, netRAPID 90 already covered the following protocol standards for device applications:

PROFINET
EtherCAT
EtherNet/IP
PROFIBUS
DeviceNet
IoT Firmware for PROFINET Device (with OPC UA & MQTT)
IoT Firmware Ethernet/IP Adapter (with OPC UA & MQTT)

A PCB with a black netX chip mounted on it on colorful background. On the left side are two logos: Modbus and POWERLINK.

With the release of Open Modbus/TCP as well as the corresponding Open Modbus/TCP IoT Solution Firmware and POWERLINK for netRAPID 90, we’re offering our customers even more flexibility in how they use their field devices. Because our solution is ready-to-integrate and enables fast time-to-market, the release paves the way for entering new global markets without exorbitant development costs.

Simon Fischer

Product Manager Gateways & PC Cards

Hilscher

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netRAPID 90 acts as a device interface, supports fieldbus, Real-Time Ethernet and IoT protocols in one design and is soldered to the motherboard like a standard QFP component. With its ultra-compact size of just 15 x 32 mm and extended temperature range, the module is suitable even for small sensors or robotic components.

In addition to the three protocol stacks, Hilscher also updated the download package for the netRAPID 90 embedded module. The download package helps customers to quickly develop own automations solutions, equipping their machines and devices directly with secure and flexible communication interfaces. It contains, among other things: